Why do some classrooms look the same now as they did 70 years ago? In this passionate talk, second grade teacher Kayla Delzer speaks about her mission to revitalize learning and the classroom environment. Kayla explains how to release the power in the classroom by giving students ownership of their learning and making it relevant to them.
Breaking down the four walls of the classroom allows her...

Turner & Townsend, the global programme management and construction consultancy, has ‘adopted’ two schools – one in the North East of England, the other in London – to help inspire the next generation to consider a career in construction. Paul Connolly, the company's MD Cost Management said: “There...

As the use of technology in schools grows rapidly—whether in blended-learning environments, for project-based learning, or just because it’s the fad du jour—how much time students should spend learning on a computer is a point of contention. More and more people seem to agree that digital learning...

By William Kist I’ve learned about many different forms of blended learning over the past year of writing my ASCD book, Getting Started with Blended Learning . There are so many ways that teachers are using blended learning experiences in their classrooms. But these hybrid experiences don’t need to...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year about 20 percent of students experience some kind of emotional or behavioral issue. In response, many schools are building on traditional health services for students and developing schoolwide mental health programs. But...

In a recent ESPN The Magazine feature, Peter Keating took on the task of ranking the 20 most dominant athletes of the past 20 years. Check out why Peyton Manning grabs the top spot among all NFL players.

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